Jean Harris Millikan
October 23, 1932 ~ January 7, 2024
Jean Harris Millikan, 91, of Carthage, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Born on October 23, 1932, in Moore County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Gray Harris Sr., and Fonnie Blake Harris. Jean graduated with honors from the Women’s College of Greensboro (UNC-G) with a Bachelor’s degree in education. She retired from Moore County Schools after a 30 year career. She also had a daycare for many years and sold Tupperware and microwaves! She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother and extended family. She also loved reading, rocking on her screened porch with her dogs, any and all flowers, nature and birds! She was a lifelong member of Fairview Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Rayford “Ray” Millikan; two sisters: Phyllis Baines and Helen Spainhour.
Jean is survived by her four children: Anne M. Palmer and husband David of Greenville, SC; Alan Millikan and wife Kathleen of Pittsboro, NC; Meredith McDiarmid of Pinehurst, NC; Keith Millikan and wife Kerry of West End, NC; brother: Bill Harris and wife Joyce of West End, NC; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2 PM at Fairview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1 PM and other times at the home.
The family would like to thank Aegis Home Care and all the special people, especially Callie Brown-Horne, who cared for her in the last years and months of her life.
Donations in her memory can be made to:
FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care
150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Fairview Baptist Church
1572 Carthage Road
West End, NC 27376
Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Millikan family.
Services
Visitation: January 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fairview Baptist Church
1580 Carthage Road
West End, NC 27376
910-947-3260
Funeral Service: January 13, 2024 2:00 pm
Fairview Baptist Church
1580 Carthage Road
West End, NC 27376
910-947-3260
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Millikan. I cared for her in years past. There are so many wonderful memories that I will always treasure of our time together each day. This most gracious caring lady has and will always hold sure a sincere and precious place in my heart. Prayers for all the family for comfort, peace and healing. Much love sent.
Lori Buccos
So sorry for your loss.
What a sweet lady with an incredible smile. She and Mr. Ray were a great team — and now back together again!
Good memories around the Millikan house as a kid! Meredith, Keith, Alan and Anne so sorry for your loss! Sincerely, John McDonald
Bill – I heard of your sister’s death from Gray. Sending my condolences. Take care.
I’m sad to learn of Jeans passing. She and Ray were always so nice to me and my family when visiting together. She always had a quick smile and laugh. Many memories from Harris reunions. I will miss here. My prayers are with Ann, Alan, Meredith, Keith, Bill and the family.